1996-2002[]
Screengrab from Tara TV's startup sequence
Tara Television (or Tara TV, or just Tara by continuity announcers) was an Irish cable and satellite channel that broadcast from 1997 to 2002, aimed at the Irish community living in Britain. Despite its initial promise, the channel faced financial difficulties and was officially closed down in 2002 following a decision by the Irish High Court.
It featured a mix of RTÉ programming and original content, and was 80% owned by United Pan-Europe Communications (UPC) (now Liberty Global) and 20% owned by RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Limited (RTÉ CEL) during its closure.
Riordan Communications, an Irish-based telecommunications company, was initially involved in the establishment of Tara TV. However, by the time of the channel's closure in 2002, the ownership was solely divided between UPC and RTÉ CEL
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